Explanation
Circular from CBDT (2025-26): Section 536 of the IT Act 2025 preserves all proceedings, assessments, appeals, and notices issued under the IT Act 1961 for transactions/income before 1 April 2026. TDS deducted under old sections (194C, 194J, etc.) before 1 April 2026 is valid and will be credited in Form 26AS / AIS. Returns for FY 2025-26 (income earned April 2025 to March 2026) are filed under IT Act 1961 using old ITR forms and AY 2026-27. From TY 2026-27, all new returns, assessments, and TDS will use IT Act 2025 provisions. Verify on incometaxindia.gov.in.